swimmer's itch

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swim·mer's itch (sw

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An itching inflammation of the skin caused by parasitic larval forms of certain schistosomes that penetrate into the skin, occurring after bathing in infested fresh or salt water.

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swimmer's itch - a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes

schistosome dermatitis

animal, animate being, beast, creature, fauna, brute - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

human, human being, homo, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

dermatitis - inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters

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